Noah Jaffe Explained

Noah Jaffe
Disability Class:	S8, SB8, SM8
Sport:	Paralympic swimming
Birth Date:	18 July 2003
Birth Place:	Carlsbad, California, U.S.
Show-Medals:	yes

Noah Jaffe (born July 18, 2003) is an American Paralympic swimmer who specializes in freestyle and butterfly events.

Career

Jaffe made his international debut for the United States at the 2022 Duel in the Pool in Sydney, Australia where he participated in para swimming events, along with Jamal Hill, McKenzie Coan, and Elizabeth Smith.^{[1] [2]}

On April 29, 2023, Jaffe was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships in Manchester, England.^[3] On the first day of competition he won a bronze medal in the 400 m freestyle S8 event. On the third day he won a bronze medal in the 100 m butterfly S8 event. On the fourth day he won a gold medal in the 100 m freestyle S8 event and set an Americas record. On the fifth day he won a silver medal in the 50 m freestyle S8 event.^{[4] [5]}

On June 30, 2024, Jaffe was named to Team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Andrew, Kalisz & Lazor Highlight U.S. Roster for 2022 Duel in the Pool . swimswam.com . James . Sutherland . July 19, 2023 . August 11, 2023.
2. Web site: Noah Jaffe Relishing Good Company In Para Swimming, And Hoping For More . usparaswimming.org . Al . Daniel . May 25, 2023 . August 11, 2023.
3. Web site: Paralympic, world champions headline 2023 world championships roster . usparaswimming.org . Kristen . Gowdy . April 28, 2023 . August 11, 2023.
4. Web site: Jaffe strikes gold on fourth night of competition in Manchester . usparaswimming.org . Kristen . Gowdy . August 3, 2023 . August 11, 2023.
5. Web site: Manchester 2023 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships Live Results . paralympic.org . August 11, 2023.
6. Web site: U.S. Paralympics Swimming Roster Announced for 2024 Paralympic Games . usparaswimming.org . Kristen . Gowdy . June 30, 2024 . July 5, 2024.